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Zesty Baked Falafel Pita Pockets

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Baked Falafel Pita Pockets

Homemade falafel patties baked to perfection, stuffed into warm pita pockets with fresh veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce. A fun, family-friendly Middle Eastern meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 whole wheat pita
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, and salt. Pulse until mixture forms a coarse paste, scraping down the sides as needed.

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